Left, Bob Salmon and his wife, Judit,h of Fairport, have lunch at Richardson's Canal House in Bushnell's Basin on Nov. 21, 2008.

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| Tracy Schuhmacher

It was one of those beautiful, warm October days that Rochesterians know to savor before the onslaught of cold. Perfect to take in the idyllic canalside setting of Richardson's Canal House - I only wished my husband and I could dine outside. Alas, the patio was closed for the season, so we headed indoors.

Inside, my disappointment dissolved, because the 1818-era building has a charm of its own. Antique furniture, brick fireplaces and checked curtains contribute to its historic feel. The building is divided into several smallish rooms with low-slung ceilings and stenciling on the walls.